Need opinions from the pro's!

[J300UM]

I have finally decided to start loading for my handguns and I have no clue where to start. I have a m&p 40, a ppk 380, and a 1911 45acp. Anyone have any ideas on the ideal bullets and bullet weights for any or all of these calibers?

 

[FOTIS]

200-230 for the 45 acp
100 for the 380

180-200 for the 40.

 

[old #7]

230 for the 45 and 150 for the 40.
I have never loaded for a 380

 

[nosleronly204]

200-230 grn jacketed for the .45-acp
200 grn jacketed for the .40 sw

 

[FOTIS]

Actually I will be testing the Nosler 135 gr from my 10mm auto. I will advise.

 

[Guy Miner]

Can't go wrong with 200 - 230 grainers from the .45 ACP. Sell the other pistols to buy more ammo & bullets for the .45! :grin:

 

[Woodycreek]

Come on Guy , show the .40 some love :lol:

 

[JD338]

Go with the heavy weight bullets in the handguns.
You want penetration. :wink:

JD338

 

[TScottW99]

230 grains for .45acp
180 grains for .40S&W
90 grains for .380 acp


That is all I shoot in mine.